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by Ron Guillet

on 03/02/2010 - 13:14

With the National Hockey League's trade deadline looming, names like Alexei Ponikarovsky and Lee Stempniak are becoming increasingly popular in the Toronto Maple Leafs brass.

Fans of the Blue & White have been playing armchair general manager and have formulated a number of trades since the Olympic break.

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Victim of Expectations

by Ron Guillet

on 02/05/2010 - 15:16

Dion Phaneuf, as of right now, is not a Norris trophy candidate.

Phaneuf took the National Hockey League by storm in his rookie season, producing 20 goals as a 20-year-old defenseman. He then had a successful sophomore campaign, breaking the 50-point barrier. In his third year, he had a 10-point increase and produced 60 points, gaining him consideration for the Norris trophy at only 22 years old.

Since then, however, Phaneuf has regressed.

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Post-Game Thoughts: Truculence Personified

by Ron Guillet

on 02/02/2010 - 21:33

Not one player on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2009-10 squad has had their name chanted in the Air Canada Center. It took Dion Phaneuf all of 6 minutes and 51 seconds.

When Travis Zajac had his face plastered into the boards, I just knew we had found our very own Chuck Norris. Then, Phaneuf dropped the gloves with Colin White and my man-crush officially began.

Okay, maybe I’m getting a little too excited. But when’s the last time Leafs fans have had reason to get excited about a potential future Norris trophy winner?

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Gustavsson The Real Deal? + Svatos

by Ron Guillet

on 01/15/2010 - 09:33

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been in search of a number one goaltender since the National Hockey League's lockout, and after a four-year trial period---relinquishing a number of draft picks in the process--- they may have finally found their man.

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What The Future Holds...

by Ron Guillet

on 01/13/2010 - 20:26

On the heels of a disheartening loss against the last-place Carolina Hurricanes, it could now be concluded that the Toronto Maple Leafs will not be participating in the playoffs this season.

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PK Woes Will Be Leafs' Demise

by Ron Guillet

on 01/08/2010 - 12:59

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the 2009-10 season with lofty expectations set by the General Manager, Brian Burke, which fueled a widespread notion that, despite the team’s penchant for mediocrity, the Leafs would finally attain the playoffs.

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Improved Play Means More Than Just Points

by Ron Guillet

on 12/08/2009 - 15:15

The Toronto Maple Leafs are ranked third in the Eastern Conference during the last 10 games with a 6-2-2 record, and while that is no major accomplishment, it’s an indicator that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

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Question Period - Leafs Edition

by Ron Guillet

on 12/02/2009 - 11:54

**Inspired by Eric Engels' question blogs**

After a night of burning Montreal Canadiens jerseys in celebration of the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-0 victory, here's a list of questions for you all to answer.

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Burke Needs to Pull the Trigger

by Ron Guillet

on 11/22/2009 - 13:29

On the heels of a stunning victory over the Washington Capitals, in a shootout no less, Brian Burke shouldn’t hesitate to pull the trigger on some roster moves.

While it was encouraging to see a collective effort from our boys in Blue and White at the Air Canada Center last night, Toronto Maple Leafs zealots have not forgotten the abysmal display of hockey that was presented to them during the first quarter of the season. As much as I’d like to believe defeating one of the Eastern Conference’s top teams will remedy the Leafs’ woes, it’s simply not the case.

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The Kids Are Alright

by Ron Guillet

on 11/20/2009 - 23:58

It's been suggested several times during the first quarter of the Toronto Maple Leafs' emotionally exhaustive season, but it needs to be mentioned once again:

It's time to bring up the kids. No more excuses. Just get 'er done, Brian Burke.

In a tilt against the Lake Erie Monsters tonight, the Toronto Marlies spanked the opposition by a score of 7-1. While it's encouraging to see the Leafs' American Hockey League affiliate break past the .500 mark, fans of the Blue and White should be salivating at the performances from the prospects in particular.

Just take a look at the scoresheet:

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